WILD MUSHROOM ON STATE LAND - S.B. 1143: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 1143 (as reported with amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Dave Jaye

Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 351 (Wilderness and Natural Areas) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to provide that a person could pick for personal consumption, up to one bushel of wild mushrooms per day on State land in a wilderness area, wild area, or natural area, or on State land proposed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for dedication as a wilderness area, wild area, or natural area.

Under the Act, the following are prohibited on State land in a wilderness area, wild area, or natural area, or on State land proposed to be a dedicated area:

-- The cutting, picking, or altering of vegetation, except as necessary for appropriate public access, preservation of a plant or wildlife species, or documentation of scientific values and with written consent. (The bill would create an exception to this prohibition.)

-- Exploration for or extraction of minerals.

-- A commercial enterprise, utility, or permanent road.

-- A temporary road; landing of aircraft; use of motor vehicles, motorboats, or other form of mechanical transport; or any structure or installation, except as necessary to meet minimum emergency requirements for administration as a wilderness area, wild area, or natural area by the DNR.

-- Motorized equipment, except if the DNR approves its use for management purposes or conservation practices.

MCL 324.35105 - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 9-23-98 - Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutler

FLOOR\SB1143 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.